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I Am Maximus wins the Grand National for second time
Willie Mullins became the first trainer since the 1950s to win three straight Nationals, while J.P. McManus set a record with four victories.
- On Saturday, April 11, 2026, I Am Maximus won the Randox Grand National at Aintree Racecourse, ridden by jockey Paul Townend for owner JP McManus and securing the £500,000 jackpot.
- Trainer Willie Mullins became the first since Vincent O'Brien in the 1950s to win three consecutive Nationals, extending his record to four total victories as owner McManus reached four wins.
- In a race where only 16 of 34 starters completed the course, the 28-1 outsider Jordans led until the final stages before I Am Maximus surged past, overcoming early falls by Grangeclare West and Panic Attack.
- Jockey Townend described the horse as "tough" and felt "privileged" to ride, while McManus credited the win to planning: "There's a bit of planning goes into it, everything kind of points towards the Grand National."
- I Am Maximus is the first horse to win in non-consecutive years since Red Rum in 1977, and trainer Mullins expressed optimism about a return, saying, "Hopefully he'll be here next year.
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